Is Lebanon’s new central bank governor ‘another Riad Salameh’?
Lebanon has a new central bank governor. But critics say he’s too close to traditional powers who created the crisis.
Day: March 30, 2025
Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump’s letter
Iran’s president says Tehran has rejected direct negotiations with the United States in response to a letter from President Donald Trump over its rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Prince Harry accused of ‘harassment and bullying’ by charity chairwoman – CNN
Prince Harry accused of ‘harassment and bullying’ by charity chairwoman CNNChair of charity Harry quit calls prince’s brand ‘toxic’ BBC.comPrince Harry Accused of ‘Bullying’ by Chair of Charity He Co-founded The New Yor…
Artificial Intelligence: A Deadly Love Affair with a Chatbot
Sewell Setzer was a happy child – before he fell in love with a chatbot and took his own life at 14. His mother has now filed a lawsuit against the most powerful company in the world.
French companies stunned by US administration urging compliance with Trump’s anti-diversity policy
Donald Trump is targeting certain French companies through an executive order and a letter issued by the US embassy. The letter informs them that if they wish to continue their operations under the new administration, they will have to abandon their p…
Amid Trump’s Tariff Threats, India And US Inch Closer Towards Trade Deal
Amid US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff threats, Indian and US officials held talks in New Delhi this week to discuss trade issues, including tariff reduction and easing of non-tariff barriers.
RSF paramilitary chief admits forces withdrew from Sudan capital
The head of the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces admitted in a speech to fighters on Sunday that the group had withdrawn from the capital Khartoum which rival army forces have retaken. The comment from RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo came …
What to know about Myanmar’s natural disasters and civil war complicating relief efforts
The Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar has been plagued by wars and natural disasters since it became independent from Britain in 1948, when it was still called Burma.
Pope’s willingness to show his frailty provides an example to young and old alike in aging world
Pope Francis’ frailty was on full view as he left Rome’s Gemelli hospital last Sunday after five weeks battling pneumonia that nearly killed him. He could barely lift his arms to bless the crowd. His eyes were sunken, face bloated. And he visibly gaspe…
France offers support, condolences to Myanmar quake victims as relief efforts underway
International aid efforts are swiftly mobilising to support Myanmar in the aftermath of Friday’s catastrophic earthquake which has claimed over 1,600 lives.